Coal India signs pacts with Global Firms for Critical Minerals Investment
State-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) has signed non-disclosure agreements with companies from various countries to assess the feasibility of potential investments in critical mineral projects, according to official sources.
Critical minerals form the basis of modern technology. These minerals are essential for producing a wide range of products, from solar panels and semiconductors to wind turbines and advanced batteries used for storage and transportation.
The statement has been issued by the Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy in a written reply to Rajya Sabha, "CIL (Coal India Ltd) has signed non-disclosure agreements with companies from different countries.... in the critical mineral projects."
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KABIL, a joint venture of three PSUs to scout for mineral assets overseas, has signed a pact for carrying out joint due diligence and further investment in lithium and cobalt mining assets in Australia.
It will also help KABIL in taking long-term investment decisions and offtake arrangement to ensure a sustainable supply of lithium and cobalt to the Country.
KABIL is continuously endeavouring to explore possibilities in other countries having rich potential of critical and strategic minerals, for long term investment.
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